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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1902
Page
3
Ephemeral catalog ad touts cures and tonics with prices, listing Kidney Cure Digestive Tablets and Pain’s Liver Pills among offerings. Brand names and product lines appear with generic claims of relief and health benefits.
A September 20 conference at the White House with President, Gov Crane of Massachusetts, Postmaster General Payne, Attorney General Knox and Secretary Me: no interview given. The meeting aimed to discuss the strike situation and potential presidential actions, with petitions demanding a settlement.
About 6,000 Chicago teachers plan to organize a union with the Federation of Labor and present an ultimatum to the board of education next week. They allege wage and allowance disputes, vow possible strikes, and seek higher pay while awaiting full union card access.
In Saratoga the state Democratic meeting opened with Boon Jones presiding as temporary chairman. Interruptions and a loud scene followed Devery who sought recognition and was blocked by Loomis. After five minutes order returned and Devery was made a contestant. credentials committee to rule. The outcome remains uncertain for the convention fight.
William Burnett of 714 Jackson Street and Nela Salmonron of 2103 Sixth Avenue suffered severe injuries when a rotary converter fell at 2 46 in the afternoon. A two inch cable supporting the derrick snapped as the machine toppled, crushing Burnett’s leg and Salmonron’s hand. Both men were taken to Beattie General Hospital and their families notified.
General Miles reviewed troops at the San Francisco Presidio as the largest crowd yet gathered, creating a challenge for maneuvering. The audience gave continuous ovations and cheers during the inspection.
Meikle of the Chamber of Commerce will travel to Tacoma to study a successful market as a preliminary step. A conference of the public market committee led by J W Pratt decided to gather data on advantages and methods of establishment and maintenance. Meikle will report back, then a full chamber report and city council consideration follow.
The suit of Michael Roddy against Charles Frye, manager of the Frye Bruhn Co., was presented in the superior court this morning. Roddy seeks $10,000 alleging Frye caused his discharge from a position he had obtained.
The Tacoma Trades Council voted 150 to aid the striking coal miners. The funds will be sent immediately to assist the miners in their strike action and relief efforts.
In New York the coal region residents and several independent operators met in secret sessions amid growing rumors of a near settlement. John Markel told reporters there would be a speedy settlement but operators would stick to their original proposition with the strikers.
Dena Ivory sues Peter Harvey for 14000 in superior court claiming he proposed on January 1 and reiterated the offer over 14 days, accepted on January 12, and then married Kate Gervan on January 27. She says her reliance on his vows left her seeking damages.
Coroner Hoye notified about a possible infanticide after an 18 year old girl named Nelson, employed in Kent hop fields, bore an illegitimate child and buried it soon after. Justice of the Peace Greenleaf reports no birth or death records and the girl sought medical help before the birth. Investigations continue with possible sensational developments.
A man named J pison created excitement on Washington Street by bumping into pedestrians and drawing a crowd. Policemen La Count and Helme arrested him. He is suspected to be insane and will be taken to the county jail.
Witnesses described Paul Underwood pulling a baby from a sack and dropping it into Salmon Bay after his wife held the sack top. He bought chloroform that day and packed medicines, while defense witnesses praised his long good reputation. Court adjourned early to allow more defense witnesses.
Oney Everett and Benjamin Clark of Portheley stored 1200 dollars in a bag on a stump near Machias and left a coat over it. Returning for the coat they forgot the money. When they later sought the stump the gold was gone, with the sheriff continuing the search.
Tickets for the Beattie theater benefit event for Mystic Jewel Rebekah lodge are on sale at Bagley's drugstore and Lees' pharmacy. Reservations can be exchanged at the box office. Dunlap real estate, 4 Union block.
J A Moore wins council approval to violate the building ordinance for the Curtis Arcade and Lumber Exchange buildings. The council also intends to amend the ordinance to use adamant plaster and wood lath for Moore Investment Company structures, despite fire safety concerns raised by inspectors. Vote: Ayes Crichton Gill Kistler Morrison Rude Taylor Parry. Nays Fitzpatrick James Mulien Murphy Redward Rinehart. Now the fire committee urged amendments to formalize the privilege. The City of Seattle ship news and a Dawson spares note follow.
A local piano sale promotes deep discounts with claims of authenticity. The ad notes pianos discounted to 196 and 220 dollars, organs from 47 to 54 dollars and 68 dollars, while regular prices reach 225 to 350 dollars. The seller touts large-scale handling as a money-saving factor.
Remember we are closing out our sheet music folio and music book business to expand piano organ and small instrument departments. All sheet music that retails at 36¢ now goes at 20¢ and that which sells at 250 now only 15c. Choice new music vocal and instrumental per copy. Mail orders for music must be accompanied by postage at the rate of 1¢ per sheet.
A catalog of piano methods with prices notes Gustave Dam and Kohler titles plus Cuerney Hunten and Bertine methods. All orders require cash and sufficient postage. excess funds are returned.
Retail prices cited for marvellous bargains include mandolins at four ninety five and harps at four sixty five. Accordions, guitars and strings offered at heavily reduced prices as stock clears.
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